A wonderful day Kayaking in front of glacier We took a whole day kayaking in front of the Columbia glacier in early August. It was our first time doing Kayaking, and 6 of... read moreWe took a whole day kayaking in front of the Columbia glacier in early August. It was our first time doing Kayaking, and 6 of us were all rookies. Before we booked the tour, we had a lot of concerns. The tour went very well it was well organized. Our guide Ben was from Minnesota, who went to Alaska in early May to get some company training. He was in charge of 8 people on 4 kayaks. Ben was very knowledgeable. We liked him very much. We had a memorable experience especially for our kids. read less

Shoup Bay Cabin Trip We spent 3 nights at Kittiwake Cabin and paddled over to Shoup Glacier. Great trip. One glorious day, two fine rainy but sweet days.

AMAZING TOUR This is the best company in Valdez for tours. The tour guides are AMAZING! They are so knowledgeable and fun! They know the area well,... read moreThis is the best company in Valdez for tours. The tour guides are AMAZING! They are so knowledgeable and fun! They know the area well, the history of the town and we’re super knowledgeable about safety and the glaciers. I felt like I was in good hands the entire day! It was a beautiful day and unforgettable trip!!! read less

Our family went glacier hiking our guide Meredith was amazing we had a great time would recommend it to anyone

Best Guides, friendly, fun adventure Absolutely had a blast. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Did the short 2 hour Duck flats tour, plan to come back... read moreAbsolutely had a blast. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Did the short 2 hour Duck flats tour, plan to come back to do a longer trip with them! read less

fantastic incredible, athletic adventure for teens and adults wearing cold weather gear , for all day in icy waters. Wonderful small boat ride to glacial beach.... read moreincredible, athletic adventure for teens and adults wearing cold weather gear , for all day in icy waters. Wonderful small boat ride to glacial beach. Intermediate kayaking skills suggested to avoid ice and other kayaks. Wear warm layers good when wet with glacial silt and rain. Bring hot tea/cocoa for lunch break. Hard to pee in gear. Highlights were the booming, crashing, snapping of glacier ice above/around us, drifting along w seals and otters, poking small ice shards, hot shower once home. July 6. 55 and rainy. Despite raingear, all were wet, cold, excited, happy, exhausted. read less

A great day to Shoup Glacier This is a not to be missed adventure while visiting Valdez. Our guides Alex and Meridith were very knowledgeable about the area. Most of our... read moreThis is a not to be missed adventure while visiting Valdez. Our guides Alex and Meridith were very knowledgeable about the area. Most of our group never kayaked before. We started by getting fitted with gear and then boarded a boat with our kayaks attached to the top. Along the way we saw otters and seals. We landed at a small beach and started our paddle. We learned about the glacier and how to paddle. The water was calm, so it was not difficult. We had lunch right by th glacier. Hot chocolate, tea and snacks were provided. After the tide started coming in quick Meridith rescued a wayward kayak and we all got back into make the trip back. We went through one section, where the current was faster and it was fun. Highly recommend this trip. read less

Their guides are really super nice and willing to help, they're positive and a lot of fun! I did the rafting and Columbia glacier kayaking,... read moreTheir guides are really super nice and willing to help, they're positive and a lot of fun! I did the rafting and Columbia glacier kayaking, totally recommend! Make sure you take some bug repelent in the summer! read less

Awesome! As a family of 4 with two young children, we really enjoyed our kayaking experience at Shoup Glacier with the Pangaea Adventures crew. Our guide... read moreAs a family of 4 with two young children, we really enjoyed our kayaking experience at Shoup Glacier with the Pangaea Adventures crew. Our guide Dan was very nice, knowledgeable of the area, and the Captain Tim was as nice as it gets! If you are in Valdez and are looking for a kayaking trip around one of the glacier, please look for Pangaea as they are really professional and will take good care of you! read less

So Incredible! Going kayaking to Columbia Glacier with Pangaea was the highlight of my trip! Loved getting to paddle in the icebergs and get close enough to... read moreGoing kayaking to Columbia Glacier with Pangaea was the highlight of my trip! Loved getting to paddle in the icebergs and get close enough to see the Glacier! read less

Must do! We had an AMAZING day on the kayak tour to Columbia Glacier. The guides Seth and Trevor and boat captain Tim were very friendly and... read moreWe had an AMAZING day on the kayak tour to Columbia Glacier. The guides Seth and Trevor and boat captain Tim were very friendly and helpful. All COVID regulations were followed to ensure maximum safety. We have lived in Alaska for two years and have never seen anything like the views on this tour before!! read less

Labor Day Kayak Trip We made a last minute reservation on Labor Day weekend. It was a great experience and a lot of fun! We were going to do... read moreWe made a last minute reservation on Labor Day weekend. It was a great experience and a lot of fun! We were going to do a guided trip but on Friday night while we were out at dinner, we got a call to let us know our guide had been injured. We wanted to make sure he/she was okay, but were fine doing a self guided trip on our own. We had a great experience in the morning getting everything set up, and then we were off on our own to explore the harbor and duck flats area! We met a family of sea lions sun bathing on a rock who proceeded to follow us around for a half hour with their heads constantly popping up checking what we were doing. We are planning to do a significantly longer trip next spring! read less

Spectacular Adventure Pangaea gave us an unforgettable experience sea-kayaking in the gorgeous backdrop of the Columbia Glacier. The sights were amazing and the guides incredibly competent... read morePangaea gave us an unforgettable experience sea-kayaking in the gorgeous backdrop of the Columbia Glacier. The sights were amazing and the guides incredibly competent and supportive. Captain Tim, Seth, and Dan were all very knowledgeable, friendly, and conversational. They sought out wildlife and made sure to pause and let us enjoy otters, eagles, and harbor seals. We floated amongst the icebergs and got a close up and personal view of the glacier. We felt very safe in their charge. I would recommend this experience to anyone...both visitors and residents of our great state of Alaska. Thank you Pangaea. read less

Beautiful day on the water Daniel is a friendly and knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed great conversation, scenery,exercise and wildlife.

Our Pangea experience My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our day with Pangea. Off to a great start with the office staff and then... read moreMy husband and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our day with Pangea. Off to a great start with the office staff and then Captain Tim who navigated the waters like a boss and a solid pat on the back to our guide, Seth, who sealed the deal with his down to earth knowledge and savvy guidance as we kayaked to Columbia Glacier. We will never forget this day in Valdez. Thanks to Pangea for making it a day worth journaling. read less

Great view! Initially I was a bit scared because I had never been in a sea kayak and they are not as sturdy as the fresh water... read moreInitially I was a bit scared because I had never been in a sea kayak and they are not as sturdy as the fresh water ones. However, Trevor was a great tour guide and prepared us for our trek to the waterfall. If you have enough money I would do the glacier one, that's what we hope to do at some point (but it was not in our budget). read less

Kayaking in and around Columbia Bay We did an independent kayak trip in and around Columbia Bay and Glacier Island. Pangaea was great at answering our pre-trip questions, dropping us... read moreWe did an independent kayak trip in and around Columbia Bay and Glacier Island. Pangaea was great at answering our pre-trip questions, dropping us off in Heather Bay, and picking us up eight days later on Glacier Island. They even accommodated our change in pickup time and date conveyed the prior evening through our Garmin Inreach. Great service and friendly folks! read less

A highlight of my Alaska vacation My sister and I chose Pangaea for our 8 hour sea kayaking tour out of Valdez. The morning of our adventure, Valdez was wrapped in... read moreMy sister and I chose Pangaea for our 8 hour sea kayaking tour out of Valdez. The morning of our adventure, Valdez was wrapped in a blanket of fog. We grabbed our lunch from Safeway on our short walk over to the Pangaea tours location. Upon arrival, our tour guides introduced themselves to us, made sure we would have anything we could possibly need to keep belongongs dry, and ensured we would be dry and comfortable for the next 8 hours. Then we hit the restrooms, and walked over to the charter boat where we loaded up, had a safety briefing and were on our way out into the fog. The captain is excellent, very knowledgeable and kind. The tour guides themselves are also great! Our guide was Nadine. Once we got out to the shore from where we launched our kayaks, the fog lifted and revealed the beautiful, glacier carved Shoup Bay. We kayaked up the bay, taking in the incredible views and observing wildlife in their natural habitat. It was smooth and easy kayaking up to the glacier where, once we got close, we navigated the bobbing remnants of glacial calving -- ice ranging in size from softball to queen bed. We landed our kayaks on the glacier shore about 100 yards from the physical glacier, where we secured them and stretched our legs, took (more) photos and basked in the presence of such incredible scenery. Once it was time to go, we launched from shore and took a slightly more adventurous route back to the pick up point. On the way back, we traversed some fast flowing, rough waters of a bottlenecked part of the bay. That was my favorite part! It was challenging and exciting to control the kayak at a fast pace, and it felt much more interactive. I am glad we didn't do that the entire time though because man! my arms were on fire when we got back to Valdez! Eating dinner was tough but it was worth every ache and pain. I highly recommend Pangaea. They showed us an unforgettable experience! Super affordable too! read less